Getting here
51.16779, -0.62954
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Coot, Moorhen, Mallard +78 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Coot, Moorhen, Mallard +78 more · last seen 2026
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Annual Beard-grass, Cow Parsley, Small Balsam +1 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Stag Beetle, Broad-bodied Chaser, Common Darter +48 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Stag Beetle, Broad-bodied Chaser, Common Darter +48 more · last seen 2026
Foraging
Strong match
Traditional orchard — seasonal fruit, fungi and wild plants
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
12 signed routes nearby · 9 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Greensand WayWalking route
Downs LinkWalking route59 km
A 37 mile shared route for walkers, horse riders and cyclists linking the North Downs Way with the South Downs Way
Boathouse Route, WinkworthWalking route1.5 km
A shorter route on a wider path, staying on the flatter parts of the upper arboretum.
Nature Trail, HindheadWalking route1.3 km
Heathland Hike, HindheadWalking route8 km
A gentle stroll around the tranquil Witley and Milford Commons. Dry sandy paths weave through different habitats across the commons. Walk clockwise clockwise from the car park for best experience. Dogs welcome (leads during nesting season: 1 Mar-31 Jul)
Summer Lanepublic footpath · 718 m
🚴Cycling
14 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
A3 Cycle RouteCycling route
Surrey CyclewayCycling route
Farnham link
Route 223Cycling route
Route 22Cycling route
Surrey CyclewayCycling route
Cycle route consisting of main loop plus link routes
Main RouteCycling route154 m
🚵Mountain biking
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Cycle Surrey Hills - Elstead LoopMountain bike route
Cycle Surrey Hills - Puttenham LoopMountain bike route
Wildlife to spot
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